Ruben Amorim’s first transfer market was like a small handheld shooting star on New Year’s Eve. Cozy, but without a bang: The talent Ayden Heaven from Arsenal, Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. In comparison, Pep Guardiola got players for £180 million to save the season.
It doesn’t help much to have Britain’s richest as a United owner, now rules for profitable and sustainable club operations are enforced. Costs must be cut before it can be invested. Ruben Amorim is aware of the situation, and indirectly predicts extensive sales of players in the summer. Because the answer to the question of whether reinforcements await at United is short and clear.
“It’s quite simple. If we are to manage something (reinforcements), we have to sell players. says Amorim at a press conference before Sunday’s Premier League match.
There are four players on natural contract expiry this summer: Christian Eriksen, Victor Lindelöf, Jonny Evans and goalkeeper Tom Heaton.
Not exactly a big expense cut. We have realized United are struggling financially, not only this season, but also into the next. In other words, there will have to be bigger player sales to give Amorim any significant changes to the United squad. Then it is easy to be pressured to sell the wrong players.
